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Emergency: Firefighters rushed to extinguish the flames that consumed the wreckage, sending thick plumes of black smoke into the sky

Before impact: The Mi-28 helicopter, pictured just moments before crashing into the ground, was part of a flight of helicopters performing aerobatics at the Dubrovichi firing range

Impact: The air show was part of the International Army Games, which involves competitions between troops from Russia and several other nations

Billowing smoke: Shooting competitions take place at several firing ranges across the nation. The helicopter crashed at the Dubrovichi firing range in Ryazan region, about 105miles south-east of Moscow

Gone wrong: The Russian Defence ministry confirmed that the surviving crew member was in a stable condition

Stable condition: The surviving crew member was airlifted to hospital following the crash

Grand display: The helicopter was taking part in an aerobatic display before crashing at the air show. No one else was hurt in the crash